Checking in from TX with a $19,999.99 Gen 1(DFW)

[gusser]

A 2-post lift in your own garage, with ceiling height to allow you to raise it up?

Jealous.

Yessiree...a lot of planning went into the garage build in anticipation of installting a lift in the future, which happened about 5 years later in 2011 (same year my raptor was built). At 68 I couldn't even think about doing such a project without it...

 

[TomDirt]

Yessiree...a lot of planning went into the garage build in anticipation of installting a lift in the future, which happened about 5 years later in 2011 (same year my raptor was built). At 68 I couldn't even think about doing such a project without it...

Crawling around on cold wet concrete is not fun in your 60's. Having a lightweight portable hydraulic lift like this:

7000TL

7000TL now lifts to an impressive 24.5" lifting height. Reinforced upper frame rails give this lift enough strength to effortlessly raise passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and SUVs. For higher ground-clearance vehicles, don't forget to pick up our truck adapter set. The extra spacers will offer...

quickjack.com

will lift a Raptor about 2'; and clear my 9' ceiling.

 

[criminal]

Nothing but love for a Gen1, may she bring you many smiles, congrats!

 

[BigBlue20]

Welcome! Good looking truck. Nice to see an owner as excited as you obviously are.

 

[SCABpicker]

I liked the long write up. Sometimes with cars there are stories worth telling or at least relatable.

 

[MadZeus Darknature]

Welcome and congratulations it’s a fun truck to drive . Now you might feel a little pinch .

 

[Big Blue]

Congrats and great story. I can appreciate your excitement; I feel the same way. Enjoy!

 

[txmxer]

nice!